US Bridges

Paasch RD #204 over Mhr & Unnamed CR

FairPosted for load

Hood River County, Oregon · 00.22 MI E HWY 35 · Structure no. 09615 204 00022

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,089
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paasch RD #204 over Mhr & Unnamed CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paasch RD #204 over Mhr & Unnamed CR in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,089 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,214 by 2025. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPaasch RD #204
CrossesMhr & Unnamed CR
Location00.22 MI E HWY 35
RouteCounty Highway C0204
CountyHood River County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.66782, -121.50858
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating7.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,089 (2020)
Projected traffic1,214 by 2025
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paasch RD #204 over Mhr & Unnamed CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paasch RD #204 over Mhr & Unnamed CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Paasch RD #204 over Mhr & Unnamed CR carry?

About 1,089 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paasch RD #204 over Mhr & Unnamed CR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Paasch RD #204 over Mhr & Unnamed CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.